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title: "QUB/2099/22 Contract for Provision of Executive Education Services - DPS"
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# QUB/2099/22 Contract for Provision of Executive Education Services - DPS

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0355be

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Queen's University Belfast seeking a contract for Executive Education Services through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract encompasses different Lots for Programme Design, Training Delivery, and Coaching. Economic Operators can bid for one or more Lots. The DPS operates electronically and is open to eligible operators throughout its validity period. The contract is now in an active status, offering business opportunities in the education and training services sector.

This tender by Queen's University Belfast for Executive Education Services presents an opportunity for companies providing leadership, coaching, and training services to compete for contracts under the Dynamic Purchasing System. Businesses specialised in education and training, particularly in leadership and general management, are well-suited to engage in this procurement. The contract offers flexibility for Economic Operators to participate in various Lots, providing a chance for growth and collaboration in the education sector.

## Notice

The William J Clinton Leadership Institute (the Institute) at Queen's University Belfast (Queen's) To support the delivery team, the Institute seeks to establish a dynamic framework of executive coaches and executive education specialists in leadership and general management, who would be invited to supply services under the following Lots:- Lot 1 Programme or Modular Design (may include optional programme coordination) - Lot 2 Training Delivery (may include- Lot 3 Coaching and/or Psychometric Tests and DebriefsEconomic Operators can tender for one, two or all three Lots. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots an Economic Operator can apply for.Dynamic purchasing system (DPS):The framework shall be operated as a completely electronic process, and shall be open throughout the period of validity of the purchasing system to any Economic Operator that satisfies the selection criteria and award criteria.

### Lot Information

QUB/2099/22 Contract for Provision of Executive Education Services - DPS Lot 1

The William J Clinton Leadership Institute (the Institute) at Queen's University Belfast (Queen's) is at the forefront of leadership development and executive education in Northern Ireland. Our vision is 'To be an internationally engaged and recognized executive education institute, developing internationally minded leaders to respect and leverage diversity for the common good and make a positive difference in the world.'The Institute offers open enrolment and company specific credit and non-credit executive education programs. Further details can be found on the following website: http://www.leadershipinstitute.co.uk. To support the delivery team, the Institute seeks to establish a dynamic framework of executive coaches and executive education specialists in leadership and general management, who would be invited to supply services under the following Lots:- Lot 1 Programme or Modular Design (may include optional programme coordination) - Lot 2 Training Delivery (may include assessment for credit bearing programmes)- Lot 3 Coaching and/or Psychometric Tests and DebriefsEconomic Operators can tender for one, two or all three Lots. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots an Economic Operator can apply for.Dynamic purchasing system (DPS):The framework shall be operated as a completely electronic process, and shall be open throughout the period of validity of the purchasing system to any Economic Operator that satisfies the selection criteria and award criteria.It is anticipated that a framework of Economic Operators shall be appointed to one or more of the above Lots under a multi-operator framework agreement. Services shall be drawn down throughout the framework period as and when required by Queen's. As such, Queen's cannot give any guarantee as to the value or volume of business which will be awarded to any Economic Operator. Stage 1 - Request to ParticipantEconomic Operators are required to complete the University's questionnaire and submit them via Intend. Those Economic Operators that meet the University's selection and award criteria and is not excluded will be appointed on the DPS. Economic Operators are able to apply at any point throughout the duration of the DPS by completing the University's Stage 1 - Request to Participant questionnaire and submitting the quest. Stage 2 - Call Off Options:Call Off Options:Option One - Mini CompetitionA mini competition may be conducted between either the most suitable or all Economic Operators within the Lot, depending on the nature of the engagement. Further competition will be on the basis of price only (100%) or a blend of Price and Quality.Where Price and Quality are to be considered, the Institute requiring these services will contact the most suitable or all appointed Economic Operators outlining their requirements and a date by which their proposal must be submitted by. The Economic Operator, which offers the most economically advantageous proposal, as a result of each competition, will be awarded the business.Option Two - Specific Skill or ExpertiseQueen's reserves the right to appoint a specific Economic Operator for a requirement based on:- their skillset, experience or expertise which would deem them to be most suited to the specific service requirement or where the Economic Operator is recognised as a subject matter expert in a specific field.- at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner based on the Economic Operators skills and experience.This tender exercise will be carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (including any amendments) Social and Other Specific Services procedure.Economic Operators should note that Queen's reserves the right to use an alternative Economic Operator(s) on occasion for the provision of any service e.g. at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner and/or appoint an Economic Operator on the Framework due

Options: 1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.

Renewal: 1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.

QUB/2099/22 Contract for Provision of Executive Education Services - DPS Lot 2

The William J Clinton Leadership Institute (the Institute) at Queen's University Belfast (Queen's) is at the forefront of leadership development and executive education in Northern Ireland. Our vision is 'To be an internationally engaged and recognized executive education institute, developing internationally minded leaders to respect and leverage diversity for the common good and make a positive difference in the world.'The Institute offers open enrolment and company specific credit and non-credit executive education programs. Further details can be found on the following website: http://www.leadershipinstitute.co.uk. To support the delivery team, the Institute seeks to establish a dynamic framework of executive coaches and executive education specialists in leadership and general management, who would be invited to supply services under the following Lots:- Lot 1 Programme or Modular Design (may include optional programme coordination) - Lot 2 Training Delivery (may include assessment for credit bearing programmes)- Lot 3 Coaching and/or Psychometric Tests and DebriefsEconomic Operators can tender for one, two or all three Lots. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots an Economic Operator can apply for.Dynamic purchasing system (DPS):The framework shall be operated as a completely electronic process, and shall be open throughout the period of validity of the purchasing system to any Economic Operator that satisfies the selection criteria and award criteria.It is anticipated that a framework of Economic Operators shall be appointed to one or more of the above Lots under a multi-operator framework agreement. Services shall be drawn down throughout the framework period as and when required by Queen's. As such, Queen's cannot give any guarantee as to the value or volume of business which will be awarded to any Economic Operator. Stage 1 - Request to ParticipantEconomic Operators are required to complete the University's questionnaire and submit them via Intend. Those Economic Operators that meet the University's selection and award criteria and is not excluded will be appointed on the DPS. Economic Operators are able to apply at any point throughout the duration of the DPS by completing the University's Stage 1 - Request to Participant questionnaire and submitting the quest. Stage 2 - Call Off Options:Call Off Options:Option One - Mini CompetitionA mini competition may be conducted between either the most suitable or all Economic Operators within the Lot, depending on the nature of the engagement. Further competition will be on the basis of price only (100%) or a blend of Price and Quality.Where Price and Quality are to be considered, the Institute requiring these services will contact the most suitable or all appointed Economic Operators outlining their requirements and a date by which their proposal must be submitted by. The Economic Operator, which offers the most economically advantageous proposal, as a result of each competition, will be awarded the business.Option Two - Specific Skill or ExpertiseQueen's reserves the right to appoint a specific Economic Operator for a requirement based on:- their skillset, experience or expertise which would deem them to be most suited to the specific service requirement or where the Economic Operator is recognised as a subject matter expert in a specific field.- at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner based on the Economic Operators skills and experience.This tender exercise will be carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (including any amendments) Social and Other Specific Services procedure.Economic Operators should note that Queen's reserves the right to use an alternative Economic Operator(s) on occasion for the provision of any service e.g. at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner and/or appoint an Economic Operator on the Framework due

Options: 1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.

Renewal: 1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.

QUB/2099/22 Contract for Provision of Executive Education Services - DPS Lot 3

The William J Clinton Leadership Institute (the Institute) at Queen's University Belfast (Queen's) is at the forefront of leadership development and executive education in Northern Ireland. Our vision is 'To be an internationally engaged and recognized executive education institute, developing internationally minded leaders to respect and leverage diversity for the common good and make a positive difference in the world.'The Institute offers open enrolment and company specific credit and non-credit executive education programs. Further details can be found on the following website: http://www.leadershipinstitute.co.uk. To support the delivery team, the Institute seeks to establish a dynamic framework of executive coaches and executive education specialists in leadership and general management, who would be invited to supply services under the following Lots:- Lot 1 Programme or Modular Design (may include optional programme coordination) - Lot 2 Training Delivery (may include assessment for credit bearing programmes)- Lot 3 Coaching and/or Psychometric Tests and DebriefsEconomic Operators can tender for one, two or all three Lots. There are no restrictions on the number of Lots an Economic Operator can apply for.Dynamic purchasing system (DPS):The framework shall be operated as a completely electronic process, and shall be open throughout the period of validity of the purchasing system to any Economic Operator that satisfies the selection criteria and award criteria.It is anticipated that a framework of Economic Operators shall be appointed to one or more of the above Lots under a multi-operator framework agreement. Services shall be drawn down throughout the framework period as and when required by Queen's. As such, Queen's cannot give any guarantee as to the value or volume of business which will be awarded to any Economic Operator. Stage 1 - Request to ParticipantEconomic Operators are required to complete the University's questionnaire and submit them via Intend. Those Economic Operators that meet the University's selection and award criteria and is not excluded will be appointed on the DPS. Economic Operators are able to apply at any point throughout the duration of the DPS by completing the University's Stage 1 - Request to Participant questionnaire and submitting the quest. Stage 2 - Call Off Options:Call Off Options:Option One - Mini CompetitionA mini competition may be conducted between either the most suitable or all Economic Operators within the Lot, depending on the nature of the engagement. Further competition will be on the basis of price only (100%) or a blend of Price and Quality.Where Price and Quality are to be considered, the Institute requiring these services will contact the most suitable or all appointed Economic Operators outlining their requirements and a date by which their proposal must be submitted by. The Economic Operator, which offers the most economically advantageous proposal, as a result of each competition, will be awarded the business.Option Two - Specific Skill or ExpertiseQueen's reserves the right to appoint a specific Economic Operator for a requirement based on:- their skillset, experience or expertise which would deem them to be most suited to the specific service requirement or where the Economic Operator is recognised as a subject matter expert in a specific field.- at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner based on the Economic Operators skills and experience.This tender exercise will be carried out in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (including any amendments) Social and Other Specific Services procedure.Economic Operators should note that Queen's reserves the right to use an alternative Economic Operator(s) on occasion for the provision of any service e.g. at the specific request of a commercial or other collaborative partner and/or appoint an Economic Operator on the Framework due

Options: 1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.

Renewal: 1 year, subject to a satisfactory review with the option to extend the Contract for a further 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034498-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | AGA PERFORMANCE; BAKER TILLY MOONEY MOORE; DALTON TRAINING; DR PHILLIPE BOUVIER; EXPLORE THE EDGES; INREGU; JOHN SCARROTT TRAINING AND COACHING; PENDRY LEADERSHIP; PETER IVANOV; THRIVE COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2022 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034498-2022
- 18 Nov 2022 at 08:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032702-2022
- 26 Jul 2022 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020246-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leadershipinstitute.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

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